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Sannel Larson

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Increase Your Libido the Natural Way

Did you know that the secret to fabulous sex starts in your kitchen? Well, eehum. . . and with that I don't mean your kitchen floor! I'm talking about some natural foods that could be found in your fridge and in your kitchen cabinets that may help to boost your libido. The saying; We are what we eat, is so true. What you eat during the day may actually have a huge impact on your accomplishment between the sheets at night. Below, I have put together an A-Z list of libido boosting foods that will jump-start your sex-drive naturally.

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Almonds are good source of fatty acids which is crucial to produce male hormones. This healthy nut is rich in amino acid that improves blood circulation and enhances the erectile response. The mere scent of almonds is found to arouse a woman's sex drive. purported to act as an aphrodisiac

Asparagus is high in vitamin E, a great libido-boosting vitamin. Asparagus is also very rich in folate, which is crucial to produce histamine. The correct levels of histamine plays a major role for the sex drive for both men and women.

Avocado plays a major role for energy and stamina.

Avocado is a super-alkaline food, has vitamin B6, a nutrient that increases male hormone production and potassium which helps regulate a woman's thyroid gland, two elements that help increase libido in both men and women. Avocado are also rich in folic acid that plays a major role for energy and stamina.

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Bananas are bursting with vitamin B and potassium, which help produce sex hormones. Bananas contain Bromelain, an enzyme which is important for sexual health.

Basil, a wonderful herb that increases circulation and is beneficial in stimulating the sex drive and boosting fertility. In fact, its scent is supposed to drive us wild! Apparently, basil oil was once used by Mediterranean prostitutes as a perfume to attract customers.

Blueberries, Mother Nature's Viagra! Full of antioxidants and packed with soluble fibers and compounds, which helps lower cholesterol levels and help relax your blood vessels, improving circulation and better blood flow to the penis and stronger erections as you grow older.

Brazil nuts helps the sperm to swim faster

Brazil nuts rich in vitamin E. an antioxidant that protects sperm cells against free-radical damage. These Brazilian nuts are rich in Selenium that helps keep the sperm cell very healthy and helping them swim faster.

Broccoli is a great libido booster in men. However, it can have the opposite effect in women.

Cocoa in chocolate has Methylxanthines that increases your body's sensitivity, ensuring that your skin registers even the slightest touch. Chocolate also has Phenylethylamine and serotonin which boost your mood and gives you a slight natural high. In fact, women who enjoys a piece of chocolate every day is found to have a more active sex life than those who don't .

Heighten your sensuality with cinnamon

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Eggs are excellent source of cholesterol, an important precursor to testosterone and estrogen. High levels of vitamins B5 and B6 that's very important to keep hormone levels in balance and reducing stress.

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Figs are packed with amino acids, which helps to increase the male libido and boost sexual stamina

Fish particularly mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines and anchovies are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which enhance the nervous system and increase blood flow. Fish is guaranteed to help increase sexual stamina.

Flaxseed consists of essential fatty acids, which helps he production of sex hormones. By adding flax-seed into the diet it will increase testosterone.

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Garlic bad on the breath, but boosts blood flow and helps circulation to sexual organs. However, it's necessary to eat garlic daily or take capsules for about a month to start feeling its remarkable benefits.

The stimulating ginger

Ginger helps and stimulates circulation. This root helps also to increase the blood flow in certain important areas.

Goji berries increase testosterone levels.

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Nutmeg stimulates and boost sexual feelings.

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Oysters contains dopamine, a hormone that is known to increase libido. Oysters are also very high in zinc,which raises testosterone and sperm and trigger the health of the male prostate gland. Zinc deficiency can make a woman completely lose her sex drive.

Vitamin C boosts the arousal

Oranges are rich in vitamin C that protects the sex organs. C-vitamin helps enhancing sensitivity and arousal, and increase the sperm production.

Peanuts are a great source to boost your libido, especially for men. Peanuts have a rich natural source of L-arginine, which is an amino acid that helps improve sexual function in men by relaxing blood vessels.

Pineapples has the enzyme bromelain, that will increase libido in men.

Pomegranate contains antioxidants, which help increase blood flow to all parts of the body, including the sexual organs, which will boost your sex drive.

Pumpkin seeds will rev up your performance both in and out of the bedroom

Pumpkin seeds are extremely rich in zinc. Zinc help to produce testosterone. These seeds are also good sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids, which help the blood flow throughout the body including the vital genitals. They contain healthy fats and protein that will give you much-needed boost in the bedroom.

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Saffron has picrocrocin, a chemical that makes the body sensitive to the touch. Saffron a well-known aphrodisiac works as a pain-blocker and antidepressant.

Sauerkraut is yet another libido-booster. It seems that men are getting more “active” after eating sauerkraut.

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Tomatoes boost your virility and sex drive.

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Watermelon contain a chemical called L- citrulline, that's effective at relaxing blood vessels which helps improve blood flow to the heart, sex organs and the rest of the body. L-citrulline gives an effect similar to drugs like Viagra but without the negative side effects. It is found that the watermelon rind has higher concentrations of L-citrulline than in the flesh.

Follow a healthy diet and exercise

By stacking up on certain foods, your sex life can go from fizzle to sizzle. However, do not forget that a healthy diet, exercise, get adequate rest and maintaining a healthy weight is the most important thing you can do to boost your libido. By staying away from junk food, smoking and heavy alcohol consumption, it will have a direct effect on your performance, and play a critical role on how amorous you feel.

I've read this not once but twice. I presented it for a board review sharing with each today. Like Ellie says well worth the time of discovering. I think this and your article, Sannel, offers a Valentine day setting. Those creative juices are flowing now.

Sannel, I will defer to your expertise on this issue since you clearly know far more about it than I! Who knew so many foods could have such "benefits". Fortunately, many of them are quite delicious and already in my diet. Some of the others I will have to give a try. The problem becomes what to do with the resulting ravenous libido if I have no one to be libidinous for?! :/ Thanks for the fun and educational post!

Hmmm. . . yes Rick, that could definitely be a huge problem to solve! I never thought about the damaging consequences. Since we both are in the same boat, I think the best thing for you, is to strictly refrain yourself from sauerkraut and I, on the other hand, should stack up on broccoli. By the way, I did not know, there were such a word as "libidinous" Lol! Thanks for bringing a smile to my day, my friend:)

That’s a great list you came up with! Who knew that the fruits and veggies we consume have so many health benefits? I’ve also heard that fenugreek and its seeds boost testosterone production in men which also helps to improve stamina and sexual performance. I read about it in Ageless Male reviews. For now, I plan to include as many of these foods as I can in my everyday meals. Thanks so much!

Hello Rhonda - Welcome to my blog! I knew that fenugreek seeds are often used to increase milk supply in lactating women, I did not know that it also helped men boost their sexual performance. Great news! Thank you for your visit and interesting input.

Appreciating the time and energy you put into your site and detailed information you offer.It's nice to come across a blog every once in a while that isn't the same unwanted rehashed information. Excellent read! I've bookmarked your site and I'm including your RSS feeds to my Google account.

Lean meat contains proteins that increase dopamine production, which in turn increases sexual satisfaction levels. Eating oats for breakfast can balance out both estrogen and testosterone levels.You can also consume natural aphrodisiacs such as ginseng and gingko. These aphrodisiacs act as vasodilators and, over a period of time, end up enhancing sexual desire.

You should try and shun red meat – stick to white meats and vegetables. In fact, try and pack in a lot of vegetables in your diet because they are full of vitamins and antioxidants that help you enhance your sex drive.

Aside from finding the best foods that can help increase your sexual functionality, it is very important to perform penile exercises for stronger male organ. These are called natural male enhancement exercises given that its can be safely performed without doctor’s prescription.

It only means that eating healthy and proper exercise can help in increasing the libido. And while these foods help condition the physical body, it also helps if the mood for the “moment” was also set. That way, the couple will definitely enjoy the event together.

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Hello, my name is Sannel and welcome to my world in a nutshell. Writing and illustrating is my life, and through this site, I'll share with you my interests and thoughts on life, and that could be about absolutely anything and everything. If you are interested in poetry, please visit my other blog " Sannel's World of Poetry" and take a look at some of my work. Enjoy your stay here, and I hope to see you soon again. Hugs, Sannel